Training

Training

Xiao Yan and Yao Wan went out.

"Finished saying goodbye?"

"Mm. I've said everything that needed saying. Let's go."

A trace of curiosity about the road of training appeared on Xiao Yan's face.

"Also, because our goal this time is the Chu Yun Empire, that damned place has especially many people who like using poison. Along the way, we not only need to train you, but also make sure you don't get knocked over by some random drug."

"Oh right, Yao Lao, since you successfully refined the Bone Spirit Cold Flame back in the day, you must know the method for refining a Heavenly Flame."

Yao Wan said.

"Mm, naturally."

"Then, if our target is the Netherworld Poison Flame, we need to guard not only against the high temperature when refining it, but also its deadly poison. What should we do?"

They had clearly only just left the Xiao Clan not long ago, yet this Girl following beside his disciple had already presented him with his first difficult problem.

Yao Lao subconsciously stroked his beard and asked in return, "Since you're taking the initiative to ask this, Girl, you must have some countermeasure in mind. Why not say it and let me hear?"

Yao Wan did not keep him in suspense and said directly, "I still have a bottle of Heavenly Heart Glazed Dew here. It is the highest-grade Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for detoxification and poison resistance that I can find. I wonder if it would be enough to deal with the Netherworld Poison Flame?"

"Heavenly Heart Glazed Dew? No wonder you dared set your sights on the Netherworld Poison Flame, Girl."

Yao Lao was stunned, then shook his head as realization dawned. This friend of his disciple's truly was no ordinary kind of wealthy.

"What is Heavenly Heart Glazed Dew, Teacher?"

Compared with Yao Lao, who had reached the peak of alchemy, and Yao Wan, who had immersed herself deeply in it, Xiao Yan, a complete outsider, was naturally utterly baffled.

"Heavenly Heart Glazed Dew is a Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that even I, at my peak, would have fought for if I encountered it. It has extremely strong detoxifying ability and the effect of resisting toxin erosion for a certain period of time."

"With Heavenly Heart Glazed Dew, plus the Blood Lotus Pill, Ice Spirit Cold Spring, and the Spirit Storage I have here, the conditions for subduing the Netherworld Poison Flame are in place."

"However..."

"However, although the conditions are sufficient, Xiao Yan's current level is too low. I'm afraid he simply can't take down the Netherworld Poison Flame. Is that what you mean, Yao Lao?"

"You're very sharp, Girl."

Yao Lao sighed. "If you, as a Dou Wang, were subduing the Netherworld Poison Flame, and your preparations were so complete, naturally I would not worry. But Xiao Yan... sigh."

He had originally wanted to take the chance to mock him a little, but then he thought about it. This brat, for all that could be said, was hardworking and ambitious enough. Saying that would only hurt his feelings, so he shook his head and did not say it aloud.

"Eh, Teacher, there's no need to have that little confidence in me, is there?"

Yao Lao had already said it to this extent. If Xiao Yan still had not reacted, then he would truly be a fool.

"You want to subdue a Heavenly Flame as a Dou Zhe. Are you sure you aren't courting death?"

Yao Lao asked instead.

"Since I chose this path, I naturally don't have any other choice. If I succeed, I succeed. If I don't, I die and that's that!"

"Heh... good lad."

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Yao Lao's mouth, and he could not help praising him.

"You do have courage, but you're still too young."

"In cultivation, in all you do, you must have the heart to face death, but there is no need to seek death."

"Subduing a Heavenly Flame is itself a matter of nine deaths and one life. No matter when, you must have the resolve to find life only after placing yourself in death's ground."

"Mm... Teacher's lesson is right."

Xiao Yan cupped his fists and honestly admitted his mistake.

"However, when all is said and done, this is probably also a problem..."

At the thought of this, Yao Lao could not help letting his gaze move back and forth between Xiao Yan and Yao Wan.

"Oh, right, Xiao Yanzi, since we've come out this time, you can just happen to practice those Dou Techniques I taught you a few days ago. Also, carry this with you."

"This thing? Eh, eh, eh, eh! What is this?!"

Xiao Yan had not yet reacted when he was almost staggered by the heavy weapon that had suddenly appeared in his hands, nearly losing his footing.

Beneath Yao Wan's bamboo hat, surprise appeared on her face. "This is..."

"Teacher, my Dou Qi can only—has all been suppressed. It's circulating so much slower—"

Xiao Yan struggled to hold the pitch-black, giant-sword-shaped weapon planted on the ground. Though it was called a giant sword, calling it a ruler seemed more fitting.

"This item is called the Mystic Heavy Ruler. It has the effect of suppressing the circulation of Dou Qi. From now on, you must keep carrying it with you while you train."

"Ah—no way, right?"

Looking at this big thing in his hands, which he probably could only move by carrying it on his back, Xiao Yan's face turned bitter.

"If you want to become stronger, then obediently listen to me. This Mystic Heavy Ruler has quite a few benefits. Carrying it won't harm you."

Yao Lao paid no attention to Xiao Yan's complaints.

"Yes, I know."

Xiao Yan was very clever, and naturally immediately connected this to Yao Lao's intentions.

In the deep mountains leading to the Chu Yun Empire, Xiao Yan's training began.

When traveling, he carried that Mystic Heavy Ruler on his back. At the very start, he could not even walk normally. When he had just put it down, it was like unloading a great mountain from his shoulders. He lay on the ground, panting heavily in great gulps.

"Looks like before we go looking for the Heavenly Flame, there's a long road ahead."

Yao Wan looked at Xiao Yan's state and could not help shaking her head.

"Precisely."

Yao Lao also understood that with Xiao Yan's current condition, going to look for a Heavenly Flame was far too risky. At the very least, he had to be able to ensure his own safety.

"Oh right, I heard Yao Lao needs to refine the Blood Lotus Pill. I just happen to have the medicinal ingredients needed for the Blood Lotus Pill here, and I also have Ice Spirit Cold Spring. It just so happens that during this period when Xiao Yan is training hard, we can finish all the preparations."

Yao Wan took out several medicinal ingredients as she spoke.

"Mm..."

Yao Lao pondered for a moment, then said, "Very well. In addition, Xiao Yanzi has already reached Dou Zhe, so he can also try refining medicine himself."

"Sigh... refining medicine, cultivating, and carrying the Mystic Heavy Ruler too. This guy has way too much work on him."

Yao Wan sighed and could not help complaining.

"Who asked for everything with this boy to have only just begun?"

Yao Lao shook his head. He was already used to it.

"Oh, right. Give me the Heavenly Heart Glazed Dew so I can refine it a little. It would pain me to death to let this brat gulp down such a good thing directly. I'll refine a few pills for him that his body can withstand the medicinal force of."

Yao Wan nodded. "That works too."

The moment her voice fell, she took that Jade Bottle out from her Storage Ring and handed it to Yao Lao.

Even without opening it to inspect, a sweep of Soul Power alone was enough to know that the thing inside was truly a rare object of heaven and earth.

...It really was Heavenly Heart Glazed Dew.

A treasure that even his former self would probably have been unable to resist fighting over.

This Girl truly was willing to use even such a treasure on Xiao Yan...

He had originally thought there was an eighty percent chance she had some unspeakable secret for approaching Xiao Yan. Who could have imagined that by now, she had already paid so much?